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Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma is the Principal Movie Reviewer for Rediff.com. One of the most perceptive observers of Hindi cinema, Sukanya has a dazzling portfolio of features that have engaged Rediff.com readers for 20 years. You can e-mail the author at mailto_sukanyaverma@rediffmail.com

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Golden Globes 2025: Top 10 Moments

Golden Globes 2025: Top 10 Moments

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2025

Although India's hopes to nab the big one went unrealised, it was heartening to see filmmaker Payal Kapadia and her globally acclaimed creation All We Imagine As Light, among the nominees for Best Non-English Film and Best Director. Aside from that disappointment, the Golden Globes remain a ho-hum affair livened up by occasional display of wit and wildness.

New Year, New Looks, Bollywood Style

New Year, New Looks, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma lists some bold new looks inspired by Bollywood's beautiful fashionistas that you can use to start the New Year.

2024's 10 Must Watch K-Dramas

2024's 10 Must Watch K-Dramas

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 shows that have her (Korean finger) heart.

Manjulika, Singham Come To OTT!

Manjulika, Singham Come To OTT!

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2024

Manjulika, Bajirao Singham, Squid Games, it's an action-packed end to 2024 on OTT this week.

Quiz: Bollywood's Goodbye Special

Quiz: Bollywood's Goodbye Special

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'

The Women We Loved In 2024

The Women We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.

Baby John Review: Stale Vibes

Baby John Review: Stale Vibes

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2024

The temptation for larger-than-life superstardom is understandable but Varun Dhawan is still too much of a Baby to be a John, notes Sukanya Verma.

My Top Films Of 2024

My Top Films Of 2024

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2024

Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

Love, Disaster, Drama On OTT This Week

Love, Disaster, Drama On OTT This Week

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2024

Coming of age, cyclones, conscience, cubicles, catchwords for OTT this week.

The 2024 Year End Bollywood Quiz

The 2024 Year End Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value.

The Best Songs Of 2024

The Best Songs Of 2024

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2024

Melodies that stayed on in the mind and memory are too few and far between. Except the ones that do make an impression are definitely worth celebrating for their refreshing style and substance.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2024

Literary adaptations, whistleblower pursuits, kidnapped Santas and South India's biggest stars, Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Showman Special Quiz

Raj Kapoor@100: The Showman Special Quiz

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

Now, Watch Jigra At Home

Now, Watch Jigra At Home

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2024

From Star Wars to Santa to Alia Bhatt, OTT has a variety of entertainment to offer for all ages this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2024

Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.

12 Ways To Look WOW In Gold

12 Ways To Look WOW In Gold

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2024

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend. But what glitters forever is gold. Here are different ways Bollywood's beauties are glamming it up in 24 karat pieces.